Cavotec ground support equipment at Frankfurt Airport

Taken from the forthcoming Cavotec film shot on location in Europe, Australia and the US in May and June 2011. Pop-up pits like these are used for storing cables, hoses, potable water hoses and other technical services, which enable aircraft to switch off their engines. Connection points are stored in-ground while it is not in use and help keep tarmac traffic to a minimum.

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